A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8962922 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96418473 epoch_slot_no: 341673 block_no: 8962745 slot_leader_id: 8863049 size: 87346 time: 2023-06-28 20:39:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40cb372692e6cd8633e2b32c89ba6054e3589be3aaa4c1560c8745c350f1b074Block Operator
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